Weathermen believe the Mumbai rain, heavier than average, could continue for at least 24 hours.

Mumbai rain could continue for 48 hours in some parts of the city, say weathermen

Mumbai:

Highlights

Incessant rain in Mumbai since morning

Weathermen believe rain could continue for 48 hours in some parts of city

Industrialist Anand Mahindra called it "typhoon-like weather" in a tweet

Mumbai gasped in waist-deep water today, lashed by what weathermen believe could be the worst rain since July 2005, when the city was devastated by floods. Citizens were advised to stay in "unless absolutely necessary" or go home early after the city received, in three hours, nine time more rain than average.

Incessant rain flooded low-lying areas of India's commercial capital and paralysed train services, with many stranded at stations. Poor visibility hit flights. Thousands waded through water to reach home and children were sent home early from school.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he has spoken to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured all possible support. "Urge the people of Mumbai and surrounding areas to stay safe and take all essential precautions in the wake of the heavy rain," he added.